The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) hosted its third Brew With A View on Wednesday, Dec. 3, featuring Meredith Blain with the Englewood Shell Club.
“There are seashells on all seven continent…
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve construction contracts for Lynn Hall Memorial Park and Crescent Beach Family Park improvements for damages sustained by Hurricane Ian…
Now that the Bayou bridge to the GIWA water works has disappeared, there is more regular traffic behind Gasparilla Island. Here a pelican regular at the Inn Marina observes a pontoon touring boat an…
A view above the old Railway Depot on Wednesday was the Moon Before Yule or the Cold Moon. It was also expected to be a super moon, as it was closest to the earth. At night, it has been cooler, and…
The primal rhythmic power and the resonant sound of waves on the shore are like the earth’s heartbeat and becomes our connection with the body of nature
Jonathan Lockwood Huie Poet, author known…
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
We had quite the Thanksgiving week out on the water! The first half of the week felt like summer with temperatures in the 80s and light winds and warm waters.
Lots of…
Work continues on the Wheeler Road tennis and pickleball complex. The additions include new pickleball courts at the south end of the park, as well as the resurfacing of the tennis area. During…
BY THE GASPARILLA ISLAND CONSERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association (GICIA) has completed the restoration of the Bike Path from 1st St…
The Boca Beacon’s Gasparilla Island Tennis Classic opens on Saturday, Jan.17, 2026.
The annual all-island tournament will be held at the Boca Bay Pass Club, The Gasparilla Inn Tennis Club and the…
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
This year we have a back to back champion with Tina Sexton taking home the trophy with her two combined redfish measuring 52.5 inches. Congratulations to Tina and Capt. D…
